College of the Desert
» Fill out the survey at the end of this Orientation in order to receive credit for it. » Keep your syllabus handy throughout Orientation and semester
» Michelle Richards
Coordinator
» Sandi Lydeen
Administrative Assistant
» John Jaramillo
Dean
760‐862‐1344
Business Building, Room 1K
[email protected]
www.collegeofthedesert.edu
(click: Programs, Work Experience) » Best time to reach us is Mon‐Fri, 8‐1, while school is in session (office closed during breaks)
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» The purpose of Work Experience is to enable students to integrate their classroom learning with the real world of work…
» Earn transferrable units
» Gain hands‐on experience
» Discover interests and abilities
» Become more marketable
» Become a better employee » Create a more powerful resume
» Increase chances for promotion, raises & positive references to future opportunities
» Jobs, internships and resume templates at: www.collegecentral.com/cod
» Occupational Work Experience (i.e. ACR, AGEH, AUTO, BUMA, NR) *Your declared COD major MUST align with your job field in order to register in Occupation WE
1‐8 units/semester(permission needed for 5+)
» General Work Experience (WEG)
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Your major can be unrelated to your job
1‐ 6 units/semester(permission needed for 4+)
Maximum of 16 units in Occupational &/or General combined Units count toward general electives &/or within certain academic programs as a requirement &/or an elective
Units are transferrable to the CSU system but not the UC
May only take one Work Experience class/semester
Registration changes must be done according to Add/Drop deadlines
Students may repeat the class in future semesters but objectives need to be different &/or expanded
» Turn in Application & Directions/Availability pages to receive an add code… then register right away
Application required in the WE Office to receive an add code
Login to Web Advisor Click: Express Registration & Add Codes
Fill in the following as listed:
Synonym = Section Number (4 numbers) Subject = leave blank
Course Number = 095A, 095B, 095C, 095D, 095F, etc.
Section Number = same 4 numbers as synonym
Term = select appropriate term
Click: Submit
» Check Register
Add Code = type in the number given to you by the Work Experience Office
» Log out and log back in to make sure you are registered
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» Start keeping track of your hours on the first day of the session (16 week or 12 week)
» You must meet the minimum number of hours in order to receive a passing grade: 75 hours/unit if in a paid position or 60 hours/unit if unpaid
» Hours are tracked monthly. Each number in the grid represents a day of the month
» Your last timesheet will be due before the last day of finals week. Project your last hours for the semester » Make sure you double check your addition
» Explain how you are progressing at the bottom » Employer and Student signatures are required
» Turn into your WE Instructor or WE Office by deadline (usually around the 7th of the month)
» 1st Counseling Session: Schedule immediately (20 min appt. on campus with your assigned Work Experience Instructor)
» Think ahead as you will need to come up with 3 measurable learning objectives to make you (must be new &/or expanded duties): A better employee More marketable Learn new skills Work on a project
Elevate your current level
» What would your supervisor suggest you do, what did your last evaluation say, what would get you the next raise or promotion, etc.
» This is the biggest part of the class so make it be something you really want to do and that will enhance your current level, skills, abilities and knowledge
» 1st Job Site Visit: schedule immediately (At your job site with you, your supervisor & your WE Instructor)
» Takes about 20 minutes
» Talk to your supervisor about your learning objectives ahead of time and make sure he/she is aware of the meeting » Give your supervisor the memo on COD letterhead ahead of time
» Officially decide on your learning objectives and sign an Agreement
» 2nd Counseling Session is a form of checking in with your WE Instructor on campus (about 20 min)
» You will discuss:
Your progress on your learning objectives
How much time you need before completing them
How many hours you need Troubleshoot if needed
Deadline reminders
» Arrange 2nd Job Site Visit with you, your supervisor & your WE Instructor (takes about 20 minutes)
» Be ready to be graded on your 3 learning objectives
» Provide hard copies of your learning objectives to your supervisor ahead of time (if applicable)
» Schedule as early as possible
» Choose ONE of the options listed in your syllabus
» Typical options:
1. True Colors Personality Assessment Workshop (Reserve your seat with the WE Office)
2. Soft Skills Assessment & Improvement Plan (Typed 1‐2 page summary and plan)
3. Professional Resume
(template available at www.collegecentral.com/cod )
» Reflection paper is where you pull everything together and summarize your accomplishments
» Typed, 1‐2 pages, 1” margins, double spaced, 12 point font
» Restate your learning objectives and describe how you progressed, what you accomplished, how you grew, whether they were good objectives, etc.
» State why this class was of benefit and why
» Grades are issued as letter grades
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(90, 80, 70% just like most other college classes)
Total Points possible = 415
A 415‐373 pts (90%) B 372‐332 pts (80%) C 331‐290 pts (70%) D 289‐249 pts (60%) F 248 pts & below (50%)
» You must account for the minimum number of paid/unpaid hours as required by the course you signed up for to receive a passing grade
» A minimum of 2 points/day are subtracted for late assignments (number of points varies between requirements)
» Students are responsible for completing all assignments and arranging/attending all meetings
» Notify your WE Instructor if your job status/location or personal information changes
» Instructor may not drop students so be sure to drop if that is your intention
» Talk to Michelle if you need an approved accommodation
» Email directs to your mycod.us account. Check it regularly or have if forwarded to another account » Refer to your syllabus often
» Complete the survey on the next slide>
Final step for online Orientation…
Using what you learned online, your application packet & dates on your syllabus please answer the questions on the following form:
CLICK HERE
*be sure to click “Submit” when you are done